Internationality and research visits
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Studying abroad as a doctoral researcher - start here!
Would you like to write a part of your doctoral dissertation abroad? This page provides information on what doctoral researchers should take into account when planning their stay abroad.
Research visits and international networks
The Doctoral School and the programmes encourage doctoral researchers to undertake visits to suitable universities, research institutes and equivalent units outside Finland. On this page you will find information on planning your research visit as well as international research and doctoral education networks.
Conferences
The opportunity to meet other doctoral researchers and established researchers in your field at local, national and international meetings and conferences promotes your integration into the academic community. On this page you will find instructions for preparing for a conference as well as information on the so called predatory meetings phenomenon.
Cotutelle degrees
A doctoral researcher who has a valid right to complete a doctoral degree both at UH and at another university abroad can, in certain cases, opt to pursue a jointly supervised bi-national double degree called cotutelle degree. Read more about cotutelle degrees on this page.
Travel support for doctoral researchers
The University of Helsinki supports doctoral researchers' traveling to scientific events both in Finland and abroad. Check the instructions for applicants on this page.
Exchange agreements and funding from the International Exchange Services and Education Cooperation unit
You can apply for funding for international exchange, which lasts up to one year from the International Exchange Services and Education Cooperation unit.